{"id":280201,"date":"2025-10-05T20:13:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T20:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/280201\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T20:13:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T20:13:16","slug":"early-sales-on-tech-from-apple-anker-ring-jbl-roku-and-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/280201\/","title":{"rendered":"Early sales on tech from Apple, Anker, Ring, JBL, Roku and others"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is technically the third Prime-related sale of the year, after March\u2019s spring sale and the official Prime Day in July. Amazon calls this one Prime Big Deal Days<\/a>, but to you, me and most everyone else, it\u2019s the October Prime Day sale. The deals stretch across every department, but this guide covers tech and gadgets that go for under $50 after the discount. And these aren\u2019t just any gadgets \u2014 here you\u2019ll find the batteries<\/a>, mice<\/a>, earbuds<\/a>, speakers<\/a>, wall chargers<\/a> and other accessories<\/a> that the Engadget team has tested for our guides and reviews. We\u2019ve even linked to our coverage so you can see why we recommend a particular deal. Here\u2019s Engadget\u2019s guide to the best Prime Day tech deals for under $50.<\/p>\n

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Apple<\/p>\n

Apple MagSafe charger (25W, 2m) for $35 ($14 off)<\/strong><\/a>: The latest version of Apple’s MagSafe puck is Qi2.2-certified and supports up to 25W of wireless power when paired with a 30W adapter. The two-meter cable length on this particular model gives you more flexibility on where you can use it: in bed, on the couch, at your desk and elsewhere. Note that it dipped as low as $29 earlier this week.<\/p>\n

$35 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Instant Pot Vortex 2-QT Mini for $38 ($22 off with Prime)<\/strong><\/a>: The budget model from our air fryer guide<\/a> may not be large but its two-quart basket is enough to reheat leftovers for two or cook up a batch of frozen appetizers. And, because of its small size, it doesn\u2019t take up a ton of space on your countertops \u2014 ideal for a small kitchen.<\/p>\n

Amazon Echo Pop Kids for $33 ($17 off with Prime)<\/strong><\/a>: Among the announcements for the new Echo devices<\/a>, Amazon did not include new Echo Pop Kids models, so this is still the most current model for now. It\u2019s good for smaller spaces, not necessarily audio fidelity, and it comes with six months of free access to Amazon Kids as well as early access to Alexa+.<\/p>\n

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $40 ($20 off)<\/strong><\/a>: Amazon’s most powerful streaming dongle supports 4K HDR content, Dolby Vision and Atmos and Wi-Fi 6E with double the storage of cheaper Fire TV sticks. It earned an honorable mention in our guide to streaming devices<\/a> and also happens to make a good retro gaming emulator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Blink Video Doorbell for $35 ($35 off)<\/strong><\/a>: True, Amazon just announced new Blink devices<\/a>, but those won\u2019t hit the market until after Prime Day is over. If you want a video doorbell right now at an impressively low price, this should serve. We\u2019ve tested Blink security devices<\/a> before and have been impressed by what you get for such a small price.<\/p>\n

Ring Battery Doorbell for $50 ($50 off)<\/strong><\/a>: At $49.99 this juuust qualifies as an under $50 tech deal. If you don\u2019t have doorbell wires at your front entrance, you can still have a camera to capture all the package deliveries and neighborhood animal sightings with the Ring Battery Doorbell. It records video in HD with more vertical coverage than the last model, so you can see people from head to toe. Just note that newer Ring devices<\/a> are on the way.<\/p>\n

Blink Mini 2 security cameras (two-pack) for $35 ($35 off)<\/strong><\/a>: This is currently the top budget pick in our guide to the best security cameras<\/a>. The Mini 2 is a great option for indoor monitoring or you can put it outside with a weatherproof adapter<\/a>, but since it needs to be plugged in, we like it for keeping an eye on your pets while you’re away and watching over entry ways from the inside.<\/p>\n

Blink Mini 2 security cameras (three-pack) for $50 ($50 off)<\/strong><\/a>: A three pack is also on sale and squeezes in just under the $50 mark.<\/p>\n

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LEGO<\/p>\n

Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle for $17 (56 percent off)<\/strong><\/a>: You can have a tiny version of the dramatic season-three battle from The Mandalorian<\/a> to admire whenever you want. This 289-piece set is rated for kids seven and up, but no one will judge if you keep it for your own shelves.<\/p>\n

Check out more Lego sets in our Prime Day guide to Lego deals.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Anker 622 5K magnetic power bank with stand for $34 ($14 off with Prime)<\/strong><\/a>: This 0.5-inch thick power bank attaches magnetically to iPhones and won’t get in your way when you’re using your phone. It also has a built-in stand so you can watch videos, make FaceTime calls and more hands-free while your phone is powering up.<\/p>\n

Ring Indoor Cam for $25 ($25 off)<\/strong><\/a>: While we thought the Blink Mini 2 was a better overall indoor camera in our guide<\/a>, we do like the Ring app, which is ideal for beginners. Plus you get access to the Ring Neighbors app which is a fascinating glimpse into your neighborhood\u2019s Ring-captured events.<\/p>\n

Amazon Smart Plug for $13 ($12 off)<\/strong><\/a>: We named this the best smart plug for Alexa<\/a> users because it hooks up painlessly and stays connected reliably. Use it to control lamps or your holiday lights using programs and schedules in the Alexa app, or just your voice by talking to your Echo Dot or other Alexa-enabled listener.<\/p>\n

Levoit Mini Core-P air purifier for $40 ($10 off with Prime)<\/strong><\/a>: This is the mini version of the top pick in our guide to air purifiers<\/a>. It has a three-stage filter (pre, activated carbon and particle filters) though that particle filter is not a true HEPA filter. But it\u2019s rated at 250 square feet and can help clear the air in your office or other small room.<\/p>\n

Echo Pop smart speaker for $25 ($15 off)<\/strong><\/a>: The half sphere Pop is the most affordable Echo speaker in Amazon\u2019s lineup. The sound won\u2019t be as full as its larger siblings, but will do a fine job of bringing Alexa\u2019s help to smaller rooms. Just note that it went as low as $18 for Black Friday and October Prime Day last year.<\/p>\n

Roku Streaming Stick Plus 2025 for $24 (40 percent off)<\/strong>:<\/a> This is our top pick for the best streaming device<\/a> for accessing free and live content. The dongle supports 4K video and HDR and doesn\u2019t need to be plugged into the wall for power. It\u2019s a great way to access any streaming service<\/a> you could ask for: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and many more.<\/p>\n

Roku Streaming Stick HD for $20 ($10 off)<\/strong><\/a>: If you don\u2019t care about 4K (or your screen resolution isn\u2019t that high anyway) you can still get the same simple-to-use Roku OS with this device. The best thing about Roku streaming sticks is the access to all the free content \u2014 so this is an affordable way to get it.<\/p>\n

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Blink<\/p>\n

Blink Outdoor 4 security camera for $35 ($45 off)<\/strong><\/a>: We named this the best choice for Alexa users in our guide to security cameras. It works seamlessly with Alexa devices like the Echo speakers and Show displays. Plus it can run for up to two years on a set of AA batteries and we found the motion detection to be spot on.<\/p>\n

$35 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Leebein 2025 electric spin scrubber for $40 ($30 off with Prime)<\/strong>:<\/a> This is an updated version of the electric scrubber we love<\/a> that makes shower cleaning easier than ever before. It comes with seven brush heads so you can use it to clean all kinds of surfaces, and its adjustable arm length makes it easier to clean hard-to-reach spots. It’s IPX7 waterproof and recharges via USB-C.<\/p>\n

Jisulife Life7 handheld fan for $25 ($4 off with Prime)<\/strong><\/a>: This handy little fan is a must-have if you live in a warm climate or have a tropical vacation planned anytime soon. It can be used as a table or handheld fan and even be worn around the neck so you don’t have to hold it at all. Its 5,000 mAh battery allows it to last hours on a single charge, and the small display in the middle of the fan’s blades shows its remaining battery level.<\/p>\n

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker for $26 ($9 off with Prime)<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> This is one of our top picks for Bluetooth speaker<\/a>. It gets pretty loud for its size and has decent sound quality. You can pair two together for stereo sound as well, and its IP67-rated design will keep it protected against water and dust.<\/p>\n

Amazon Echo Spot for $50 ($30 off):<\/strong><\/a> Amazon brought the Echo Spot smart alarm clock back from the dead last year<\/a> with a new design and improved speakers. In addition to being able to control smart home devices and respond to voice commands, the Echo Spot can also act as a Wi-Fi extender for those that have Eero systems. It went as low as $45 for Black Friday last year.<\/p>\n

Samsung EVO Select microSD card (256GB) for $23 ($4 off)<\/strong><\/a>: This Samsung card has been one of our recommended models<\/a> for a long time. It’s a no-frills microSD card that, while not the fastest, will be perfectly capable in most devices where you’re just looking for simple, expanded storage.<\/p>\n

Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam $40 ($20 off)<\/strong><\/a>: If you like the idea of being able to move the camera around to follow the action in your home, you may want to get a pan-and-tilt option like this one. We will again note that new Ring devices<\/a> are on the way, but if you don\u2019t have to have the latest thing and just want to see what your dog gets up to while you\u2019re gone, you may want to snag this 33 percent discount.<\/p>\n

JBL Go 4 portable speaker for $40 (20 percent off)<\/strong>:<\/a> The Go 4 is a handy little Bluetooth speaker<\/a> that you can take anywhere you go thanks to its small, IP67-rated design and built-in carrying loop. It’ll get seven hours of playtime on a single charge, and you can pair two together for stereo sound. The previous model, JBL Go 3 is on sale for $30<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anker Soundcore Space A40 for $45 ($35 off)<\/strong>:<\/a> Our top pick for the best budget wireless earbuds<\/a>, the Space A40 have surprisingly good ANC, good sound quality, a comfortable fit and multi-device connectivity.<\/p>\n

JLab Go Air Pop+ for $17.49 ($12 off)<\/strong><\/a>: JLab earbuds pop up in a few of our guides including the best running headphones<\/a> and best budget buds<\/a>. The Pop+ earbuds are smaller and lighter than the previous model, and the app\u2019s preset EQ modes let you customize your sound. Total battery life with the case comes in at more than 35 hours.<\/p>\n

Anker USB-C to USB-C cable (10FT,100W) for $10 ($2 off)<\/strong><\/a>: Having a bad cable is almost as bad as not having a cable at all. We\u2019re big fans of Anker\u2019s cords. This one is a generous 10 feet and can deliver up to 100W of power. While it can transfer data, it does so slowly, so don\u2019t grab this one for that purpose. This is $1 more than it sold for as a Prime-exclusive in July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is technically the third Prime-related sale of the year, after March\u2019s spring sale and the official Prime…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":280202,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[2431,142963,64,1695,8266,69772,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-280201","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-amazon","9":"tag-amazon-echo","10":"tag-business","11":"tag-prime-day","12":"tag-prime-video","13":"tag-security-cameras","14":"tag-united-states","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115323391574465302","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=280201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280201\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/280202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=280201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=280201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}